ALSO NOTED: Sun getting serious about healthcare?; CMS not helping fight against Medicaid fraud; and much more...

> Sun Microsystems tests healthcare market with SeeBeyond deal. Story

> The Houston Chronicle's Loren Steffy writes: "Trust without disclosure? USDA has gone mad!" Story

> State legislators in Rhode Island voted overwhelmingly to support a medical marijuana bill, signaling their defiance of a recent Supreme Court ruling. Story

> HHS head Mike Leavitt told the National State CIO conference that "technology is key to reducing healthcare costs." Blog

> The GAO released a new study which rather unsurprisingly argues that CMS doesn't do enough to help stop Medicaid fraud. Story

> Kind consultants at Deloitte & Touche volunteer to help the Houston-area Harris County Immunization Registry move from paper to electronic records. Story

> Kindred gets a $55 million settlement. Release

> Newark Beth Israel signs with kiosk company Galvanon. Release

And Finally... State workers in Georgia will shortly face what is believed to be the highest co-pay in the country: $100 per prescription. Story